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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Blog Hop and a giveaway!!

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This is a tale of two scissors. I was asked by dear sweet Kelly to participate in a blog hop and when I found out it was for Famore Cutlery - I was all in. I had the choice of what scissors I wanted to review and what else would I choose? Well, of course curved quilting scissors. The deal is, I have been using my curved scissors from my manicure set. It wasn't until I tried the Famore 4" curved scissors that I realized I haven't had a good pair of scissors. I was dealing with thread shredding and I could not get as close to the thread start and stop point. What did I expect? I was using the same scissors to cut my baby's fingernails.

The curved shape is ideal for cutting super close. These little babies are sharp - no thread shredding here. They cut through thread like butter and I have had so much fun having a real pair of scissors to use.

Another look at the thread/scissor closeness. What I love about the curved scissor is how I don't have to worry about poking into my quilts - that's a big deal for me.

The points are nice on these scissors as well because I can take out stitches when I make a mistake. All in all - I love these scissors. No complaints here and they are only $12.00 - so inexpensive for an awesome pair of scissors that are perfect for the quilter!

I have one more pair of these lovely little scissors to give away - you will love them! All you have to do is leave a comment telling why you need them more than anyone else and you are entered into my little giveaway!

Don't forget to check out these other blogs this week for more fabulous reviews and giveaways!

248 comments:

okay, so maybe I'm not quite using my fingernail clippers to clip threads, although my current snips are about that clunky, and getting very dull. I need these scissors so that my quilting will be elevated to the next level!

When my niece was small she answered all "difficult" questions with "Just Because!" I find her logic quite reasonable, perfectly unquestionable. So......I need the scissors more than anyone 'JUST BECAUSE!"

Wow!! I REALLY need those gorgeous scissors!!! I am sewing up a storm and have make-shift pointed scissors that surely need to be replaced..... Count me in on your generous giveaway... I would love for them to live in my craft room...

Oh yes please they would make it so much easier when I cut the thread of my applique, I have never thought of buying curved scissors and I think they would be perfect.I would love to try a pair so I can recommend them in my classes too.

I have been looking for a great pair of curved thread scissors for a while now! I hate using my straight scissors because I am afraid to snip my quilt. I have done that a wee bit before! Great giveaway!

Oh I could REALLY use these scissors. I machine embroider and sometimes I have to stop and clip threads while still in the hoop. These would allow me to get in close and snip the thread without harming the embroidery. I also like to snip my threads when I FMQ, these would be great to use. Thanks for the great giveaway.

I can't say I need them more than anyone else because we ALL need good scissors and I think it is the one tool that most of us truly neglect to treat ourselves too. Who knows why??? I just know that I started quilting 4 years ago and have yet to buy myself GOOD, I mean REALLY GOOD scissors. In my bag that I carry my stitchery quilt blocks in to do the hand stitching, I am using a pair of sewing 'snippers' that were my moms, purchased from my 8th grade home ec. teacher. Go figure!!! Boy do I need a good pair of scissors!!! Thanks for a chance. Big Hugs...

Have I mentioned I've taken up appliqué? Unfortunate, I find after stitching a piece down I'll have little threads hanging out :( Good scissors would be a blessing! Thank you for the chance at this giveaway!

Oh My! I've never heard of these scissors!! I need them! Pick me! Pick me! I am a longarm quilter (for myself) and they look like they would be PERFECT. Besides, I live in the MIDDLE of nowhere and pretty much have to buy everything online unless I drive 60 miles! I don't mind waiting ;)

I'm a longarm quilter too, and I can't stress enough how wonderful it is to have the right tool for the job! I will probably buy them if I don't win them just because of your review. Who doesn't need a good pair of scissors to work with?

I am a very new quilter. I have a pair of storks that were my Mother's, however I was a very bad girl and used them to 'unplug' a glue bottle and mucked up the end of them. oops. My Mother was probably rolling in her grave when she 'saw' me useing them in this fashion! (sorry Mom) I have not gotten around to getting myself a new pair. I would love to win new ones! Bonus!!

I need those scissors more than anyone else because I'm just learning to long-arm and tools are critical!!! I don't have a pair of curved scissors so I'm using snips - can anyone say "danger zone"!?! And they're Famore - no brainer!!! Plus, I have a friend who calls herself the scissor queen because she says she owns more pairs of scissors than anyone else in the world, and I'm trying to mount a run at her crown! Any help will be greatly appreciated!

I probably don't need them more than anyone else, but I can say that I'd sure like them! I bought a pair of thread snips on black friday, and UGH they are awful. So now I'm back to my old little dull ones. They've been reserved for thread, but I have put too many snips in fabric to count, and I'm always dealing with raggedy edges. These sound amazing.

I really need those scissors ... the pair I have been using has a "nick" on them and that makes it hard to get a smooth cut. From your pictures I can see they would be very handy.Nice new nifty nippers would make quilting more fun :-)Cathy Byrdbyrd@gulftel.com

I need them because I don't have a curved pair of scissors! I've been using a tiny little pair from a tiny sewing kit from when I was a kid. And recently it occurred to me that maybe it is time for an upgrade...

Having just cleaned up my sewing area, my hubby would look at my collection of scissors and say that I do not need anymore. However, what does he know?? I really only have 2 pairs that have not managed to touch paper thanks to my children.

I love little curved scissors like this. Sadly my last pair became quickly dulled - I couldn't figure out what happened and commented to my SO that I was disappointed that my good scissors had let me down. He looked shocked and told me that they had been working really well to trim the dog ......

Wow what a great find! You should have seen the scissors I was using the other night. First ones too small (like 2" and then the next ones too big (8 " yikes!) so those scissors sound like just the right ones!LauraT

Well, I too am positive that I don't have any nice scissors. I have thought about getting some but then everytime I have extra money... alas it goes to fabric, lol. I am reconsidering though because it does look really nice and it is unfortunately true that I have nipped a quilt.. or two. So it is funny that you mentioned that because I think that I should definitely get some scissors because it isn't great to have to fix a nip and it is super sad when that happens!!

I could REALLY use a good pair of scissors. I had a pair that I just adored. Well I made the mistake of taking them on a quilting trip. When it was time to return home I forgot to put them in my checked luggage. Well we all know what happened after that. TEARS!!! :0(

Ummm.... if you could see the scissors that I'm using, you'd probably say the I need them REALLY badly--- maybe not more than everyone else, but certainly as much as anyone else! LOL My current pair was bought in the after school clearance department (at Wally World).. embarrassed to share this with the world... ;-) Thank you for the chance to win and by the way, the quilting in the pictures you posted--- GORGEOUS!!!!

First of all, thank you for the giveaway and the chance. The reason I need it more than anybody else is because I don't have one and really love to try it after you mentioned how good it is on your article.

I don't do quilting too much, but do enough sewing for my little girl, and it will really help to cut off the little curve along the seam without cutting through it.

Well that is opportune. I have been using a pair of really sharp Havels and the point just nicked some threads on the quilt top! AAaaarrrrrggggghhh! Could be worse. Didn't know curved ones existed! So I neeeeeeed them!!!! Love your blog. I am a new long arm quilter. You are inspirational!

I believe that all of us super duper quilters need a really great pair of scissors regardless of our sewing abilities <3. I started quilting in my churches young women group. We made a hand sewn quilt with all the "old ladies" (which I am now) for a woman whom was home bound. We all make these great quilts with love for the people in our life's to show our love! Our quilts are an extension of us! A great pair of scissors is just what I need to continue a great tradition in my family! I am using my grandmothers scissors that I inherited from her when she passed and they will not cut butter. LOL

Is there anything nicer than a really good pair of snips? I'd love to have these scissors because my family seems to "borrow" all my embroidery scissors and then I never see them again! I have a chatelaine all ready to keep these safe and sound. They wouldn't be under lock and key but they'd be close to my heart!

I never thought of using curved scissors. It is hard to get close to the thread on the fabric to time off those little stick-outs. Curver scissors... sound like a great solution. I would love to win these!

Being a retired teacher I thought 'What can you tell me about a pair of scissors that I don't know?'. Well. It seems I have been missing out on the benefit of curved scissors all my sewing life. I definitely need these scissors more than anyone else because I like to sew more than anyone else in the world.

I would love to have these wonderful scissors for my cross stitching. I've never heard of these and would enjoy trying them for my sewing projects too. Thanks for a chance to win.Peggypeggy_verdongibbs@att.net

I would love to have a new pair of scissors. I have bought a couple of new pairs this year but have given them away to a friend who did not have the funds to buy any. I think a new pair for me would be great!! Maybe selfish but fun.Thanks for the opportunity.Cherylctrau48@gmail.com

I could really use these. I let my husband borrow my sharp little scissors and I'm not sure what he did to them, but they sure don't cut like they used to. I hate it when I can't cut close enough or can't get a clean cut!

I need these because everyone in the house use my scissors for lots of other reasons. I have another pair used strictly for fabric and thread but they are large scissors and it is hard to get the threads close. I have not bought myself anything for quilting and sewing for the last eight months trying to get everyone else what they need and I think it may be time to get myself something too.

I need these scissors more than anyone else because my curved scissors tend to shred the thread. I am making an embroidered quilt for my first grandchild and new scissors would be perfect for my needs.Linda

Hmm I need these scissors because the other scissors I have around seem to have disappeared. I think the Scissor fairy is taking them away from me not why I don't know but that fairy has been very busy lately.

oh, my, i do deserve such fine sicissors for my thread clippings! with the points curv ing away, i'll not worry about sticking the points of my old scissors into my piece. thanx for the opportunity to win them.

I tried to purchase these at my LSQ and they didn't have any! The gal there allowed me to try hers and it was scissor envy, no doubt! I'm using a pair of spring-loaded scissors that sometimes catch the fabric as they spring open, that's why i went looking for something new. yikes!

Oh, I really do need them, lol. I have a pair that I got for rug hooking and love being able to snip close up, but mine got used by someone for something else, so they are not cutting nicely anymore and my edges are ragged.

I'm not sure about the 'more' than anyone else part, but I sure could use them! I've poked a hole in a few tops trying to clip a thread, and I have just about lost my mind trying to be careful now! :o/

I want these scissors because they have to be better than the 6 for $5 set that my mother bought, and the small, dull, pair that I get to use. Tightening the screw isn't working well. Cutting thread with my scissors is like gumming steak, it's a shredded mess. Besides, I know you cut lots of thread so they must be really good scissors.

I know everyone else has a similar problem...whenever anyone in this house needs to cut something, they grab my scissors! I have had several pairs ruined. They cut paper, they cut hair, they cut tin foil, they cut carpet, wire, you name it! Boy do I need these fabulous Famore scissors! Then I can quit using the old hair cutting scissors for my threads and piecing! LOL

I could use a good sharp pair of scissors and, who am I fooling, I keep misplacing the ones I have...somewhere between by my machine, ironing board, cutting table, and my favorite chairs for hand stitching.

MORE than anyone else?? I've a 70x70 quilt more than half quilted when I discovered the batting hadn't been properly processed! ack!!!So I am now frogging this top, slowly meticulously so... Curved scissors would be much safer and sharp scissors would be much quicker.

I really really really NEED these scissors. I dropped the pair I own now shortly after I purchased them. So they have a dull point & are wonky. I'm sure these scissors would be a lot kinder to my tired old hands. Thanks for the chance to win these.

Because I've been told by my friends that I don't have enough scissors. Have to keep up! I think that they don't respect my 10-year-old never-sharpened scissors that saw through thread as much as actually cut it...

I need these sissors more than anyone else because right now I use the sissors my son used in kindergarden. I have nice rulers, rotary cutters, mats, thread but cannot make myself buy a good pair of sissors.

I need these scissors more than anyone else because I am making 6 twin bed quilts this year, one for each of my kids. Nothing would improve the look more than a nice pair of curved scissors. I've been using my spring action Fiskars to trim all of mt threads. I have managed to nick the fabric. Please pick me!

I have been trying so hard to get in my practice on my long arm while teaching my husband how to use an embroidery machine and every time I turn around he has my scissors. I could really use a pair just for me

All I can say is earlier today while watching TV, I was dealing with a mistake, taking a long border strip off. When the thread I was removing became long enough to cut the only scissors available was a blunt end scissors from when my kids were in pre-school. It took several tries to get it to cut, shred, certainly not snip the thread. I really need to get something better to use when not in my sewing room! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

I so love your work - I'm awed by the quilting you do. You are very talented. I read your blog when I get free moments and need inspiration. Now for the giveaway....I love to do tiny piecework and these would be PERFECT based on your comments. Why do I need them more than others - well - I've never won a blogland give away before....

I would love to add this great looking little scissor to my collection. I have found I have a bit of a scissor fetish - everywhere I go I look for scissors and have received scissors from others travels. I use the long arm at work seldomly but am finally quilting on my Pfaff, even trying free motion. Since I like to bury my threads, this would be great for trimming. What a great way to trim without cutting the fabric.

I am always on the lookout for a really good pair of scissors. Mine seem to always disappear so I need a pair more than anyone else. My daughter often uses mine for her own sewing work. How can I refuse that?

I'm sitting in my recliner recovering from leg surgery working on a Valentine wall hanging. Now I've got bronchitis and NO voice at all. I sure could use these for my take along projects! Love the thought of a new pair of scissors!

I'm sitting in my recliner recovering from leg surgery working on a Valentine wall hanging. Now I've got bronchitis and NO voice at all. I sure could use these for my take along projects! Love the thought of a new pair of scissors!

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I am Judi the Green Fairy of Green Fairy Quilts. Strange name you may think, but it is a fun story of when I was young and my mom would comment before she left anywhere that it would be nice if the Green Fairy cleaned up while she was gone. I usually took the hint and cleaned up. So, when we started to think of a name for our business, naturally Green Fairy Quilts was it. I love to quilt and love to design, so together with my husband Clint we have turned my passion into a business. Clint now runs the business while I get to spend my time taking care of our four children and making time to longarm quilt and design quilt patterns. Thanks for stopping by!